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Tajikistan
Asia
Lucky Nomads World Index
59.35 / 100
Global rank
#171
Corporate tax
18%
Personal tax
12%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.3 / 10
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index4.3 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index7.9 / 10
- WiFi Index5.8 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index6.9 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.6 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.0 / 10
- Banking Index4.5 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.5 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.8 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.4 / 10
- Open Society Index3.6 / 10
- Flight Index1.6 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.7 / 10
- English Index3.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.7 / 10
- AI Access Index4.5 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.2 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Population (approx.)
- 10,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 143,100 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- TJS
- Currency name
- Tajikistani somoni
- Main airport IATA code
- DYU
- Airport name
- Dushanbe International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $664/month
- Main languages
- Tajik
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Web TLD
- .tj
- Phone calling code
- +992
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 18%ModerateWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 12%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are subject to CIT only on Tajikistan-source income, including via permanent establishments which are generally treated under the same CIT regime as resident entities.
Headline 18 percent CIT. Sector overrides: 13 percent for goods-producing companies and 20 percent for financial institutions and mobile telecommunications operators. A graduated CIT holiday is available for production companies based on founder capital injection (2 to 5 years for USD 200,000 to over USD 5 million), and a 5-year CIT exemption applies to tourism services. Free Economic Zone subjects are exempt from CIT and 7 other taxes.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
No non-domicile regime, no impatriate regime, no flat tax for new residents. The Simplified Tax System for small businesses (6 percent on gross turnover up to annually) is open to individual entrepreneurs operating under a certificate, replacing PIT on entrepreneurial income but not on employment or investment income.
Flat 12 percent PIT on worldwide income for tax residents (over 182 days in any rolling 12-month period). Non-residents are taxed at 25 percent on Tajikistan-source income. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. No wealth tax and no general inheritance tax.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
CIT Exemption Tiered by Chartered Capital Investment
AvailableTime-limited corporate income tax exemption available to Tajik production companies (manufacturers of goods) whose founders inject specified amounts…
Free Economic Zones Regime
AvailableFive state-administered Free Economic Zones (Sughd, Panj, Dangara, Ishkoshim, Kulob) where registered subjects are exempt from 8 of the 10 national…
Simplified Tax System for Small Business
AvailableOptional simplified tax regime open to small business legal entities and individual entrepreneurs whose aggregate annual income does not exceed…
Tourism Sector 5-Year CIT Exemption
AvailableFive-year corporate income tax exemption available to Tajik legal entities deriving income from tourism services, counted from the date of state…
For individuals
Simplified Tax System for Small Business
AvailableOptional simplified tax regime open to small business legal entities and individual entrepreneurs whose aggregate annual income does not exceed…
You either qualify for Tajikistan's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Tajikistan lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Investment Visa (Type C)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Visa (Type M)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Visa (Type O-2)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Tajikistan.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.5 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Tax Freedom Index7.9 / 10Favorable tax environment
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10Strong climateshield index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index1.6 / 10
- Open Society Index3.6 / 10
Published ranks by index
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